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Inside the Beltway, the after-hours pattern is predictable: polybutylene fittings letting go in 1980s homes, water heaters failing in finished basements, and condo supply-line breaks that threaten the unit below. Fast shutoff and fast arrival matter more here than anywhere.
Burst pipe at 2 AM, sewage backing up on a Sunday, no water before work — emergency plumbing can't wait for business hours, and neither do we.
Check exposed pipe near the water heater or under sinks: polybutylene is usually gray (sometimes blue or black), flexible plastic, often stamped 'PB2110.' Homes built 1978–1995 in Fairfax and Arlington counties are prime candidates. If you find it, don't panic — but do get a repipe assessment, because PB fails without warning and many insurers surcharge or decline it.
Anything actively causing damage or making the home unlivable: burst or spraying pipes, sewage backing up, no water at all, a gas water heater leaking, or a leak you can't stop at a valve. First step is always the same — close the main shut-off, then call.
Shut off the water at the main (usually where the line enters the house, or at the meter), open a low faucet to drain pressure, kill power to any affected electrical, and move valuables clear. Photos help with insurance later.
Don't let a small leak become a big repair. Request a free quote and get it handled.